Recommend a specialist in Birmingham?
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Not quite Birmingham but i can highly recommend Autobahn servicing in Halesowen. Just took my Z4 there for a check over after buying it. Rob is really knowledgable, the workshop is immaculate and there are 2 motorsport M3's currently being built in the workshop. My Z4 will be going back there for a service very soon.
I have used both Autokraft (NCB) and Jo Darby.
Up until recently I would not have hesitated to point you in the direction of Autokraft (and have done so on this forum) as they are close to me and historically proved reliable. However after directing an in-law that way, Autokraft failed to diagnose a relatively straight forward issue around the cooling on a 320d, replaced a couple of unnecessary parts and if we are been honest did not put the car back together quite right also.
It also felt they were been a little OTT around a noisy timing chain which yes are a known issue on the 320d and can be a little pricey to remedy but they made it out to be world ending which felt a little uncomfortable.
The last time my M was there it took them 2 goes to get the fix bob on and gave them the benefit of the doubt given some strong work previously but I guess things change, employees come and go and standards can slip.
Noel is a really nice guy to deal with but I have a nagging doubt in hindsight that is masking the odd hiccup
Jo Darby - used once and was happy with the work (not on the M though) but have already decided the next service work/repair on either of the BM fleet will be going to Jo Darby if that helps.
Up until recently I would not have hesitated to point you in the direction of Autokraft (and have done so on this forum) as they are close to me and historically proved reliable. However after directing an in-law that way, Autokraft failed to diagnose a relatively straight forward issue around the cooling on a 320d, replaced a couple of unnecessary parts and if we are been honest did not put the car back together quite right also.
It also felt they were been a little OTT around a noisy timing chain which yes are a known issue on the 320d and can be a little pricey to remedy but they made it out to be world ending which felt a little uncomfortable.
The last time my M was there it took them 2 goes to get the fix bob on and gave them the benefit of the doubt given some strong work previously but I guess things change, employees come and go and standards can slip.
Noel is a really nice guy to deal with but I have a nagging doubt in hindsight that is masking the odd hiccup
Jo Darby - used once and was happy with the work (not on the M though) but have already decided the next service work/repair on either of the BM fleet will be going to Jo Darby if that helps.
The Saint said:
Just had a look on their website, their facilities and customer cars look quite good.
I might pay them a visit as they're pretty local and I was travelling over to Autotech in Telford previously.
So in summary about MBM Autohaus....I'm undecided after my experience.
1. They are very local to my new house.
2. MOT passed with no advisories.
However, they were unable to even find the source of the shake through the steering under braking which is either worn bushes or wheel alignment/tracking. And although they have confirmed that my car has 20mm spacers fitted (news to me) and chased around for hours trying to find a 70mm bolt to replace the missing one, they didn't find one.
Therefore I wasn't filled with confidence.
1. They are very local to my new house.
2. MOT passed with no advisories.
However, they were unable to even find the source of the shake through the steering under braking which is either worn bushes or wheel alignment/tracking. And although they have confirmed that my car has 20mm spacers fitted (news to me) and chased around for hours trying to find a 70mm bolt to replace the missing one, they didn't find one.
Therefore I wasn't filled with confidence.